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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
4
The article reflects wartime mood with remarks on war criminals and punishment, interspersed with social notes. It lists visitors from nearby towns and cities, including Mrs Obrbatt and families from Houston, Winco, Hico, Meridan, and Fort Worth, plus local residents visiting relatives and recovering patients. Weather notes mention a temperature swing from 04 to 48 degrees, highlighting Texas weather extremes.
Local residents gather for visits with family and friends in Walnut and nearby areas while military families receive notices about overseas servicemen. The Record asks readers to report address changes promptly as many soldiers relocate, ensuring mail reach. Major off-base moves include Air Corps radar instructors and servicemen stationed at Boca Raton Field and Kingsville Texas.
President Truman led the nation in humble thanks on Sunday and joined in prayers for worldwide peace. He urged strength to humbly endure and gathered with naval service members at Bethesda Maryland in a chapel service to mark the surrender and a day of thanksgiving. Local meetings and reports note attendance and discussions on soil conservation and community welfare as part of postwar civic activity.
Rev and Mrs John M N Newton of Clifton announce the birth of their daughter Helen Ann on a May day. The infant weighed 6 pounds 1% ounces and has an older brother John. Mrs Rudolph Becker Jr visits from Port Worth. husband on Iwo Jima two months ago. Williams of Valley Mills noted for five major campaigns in Europe.
On Tuesday May 1 the final chapter of the Magazine Club was written in City Hall dining room. Mx V D Goodall delivered an amusing review of Anything Can Happen by George and Helen Papashvily. She traced a Russian's life from New York to Detroit to California and finally Virginia, ending with his American marriage. A party followed in honor of the occasion and officers were installed for the coming year.
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